Dimiao, Bohol

Dimiao is a 5th class municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 14,187 people. Dimiao is located on the southern coast of the province. How it got its name is not known. It is one of the oldest municipalities which had a population of 8,820 in 1897. This town used to occupy a large territory which included Valencia and Lila. Later, Valencia was separated from Dimiao because of increased population and Lila was made and independent municipality on January 1, 1915.

Barangays

Dimiao is politically subdivided into 35 barangays.

Scenes from Dimiao

Town hall

Main road

Catholic Church

References

• Dimiao

Bohol portal

External links

• Municipality of Dimiao
• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• 2000 Philippine Census Information

		Bilar		v • d • e
	Lila		Valencia
		Dimiao
		Bohol Sea

Coordinates: 9°37′N 124°10′E / 9.617°N 124.167°E / 9.617; 124.167